Wetlands in D.R.

A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such that it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem. Primarily, the factor that distinguishes wetlands from other land forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation that is adapted to its unique soil conditions. Wetlands consist primarily of hydric soil, which supports aquatic plants.^[3][4]

The water found in wetlands can be saltwater, freshwater, or brackish. Main wetland types include swamps, marshes, bogs and fens. Sub-types include mangrove, carr,pocosin, and varzea.                                                    text from:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetland

View of Enriquillo lake ,  RAMSAR`s wetland in D.R.

Lake Enriquillo (Spanish: Lago Enriquillo) is a lake in the Dominican Republic located in the southwestern region of the country. Its waters are shared between the provinces of Bahoruco and Independencia, the latter of which borders Haiti. Lake Enriquillo is the largest lake and lowest elevation in the Caribbean and the lowest elevation on any ocean island.

more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Enriquillo#cite_note-3 

View of Enriquillo lake from Sierra de Neiba's mountain chain

Oviedo lagoon, Pedernales, D.R.

Part of Jaragua National Park and declared a Biosphere Preserve by the UNESCO (United Nations), Oviedo Lagoon and Wildlife Sanctuary is a hidden treasure in the deep south of the Dominican Republic. This large coastal saltwater lagoon was once part of a marine channel that separated the island into two smaller islands thousands of years ago.

text from: http://exploraecotour.com/ecotourism/excursions/lakes-and-lagoons/oviedo-lagoon-and-wildlife-sanctuary/